Patagonian cypress

How to Grow and Care for Patagonian cypress

Patagonian cypress · Fitzroya cupressoides
Also known as: alerce

Grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds to prevent damage to mature branches

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Planting and Growing Patagonian cypress

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds to prevent damage to mature branches

How to Water Patagonian cypress?

Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Patagonian cypress?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Patagonian cypress?

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What Soil Is Best for Patagonian cypress?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Patagonian cypress?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Patagonian cypress?

Light slow release conifer feed in spring

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How to Prune Patagonian cypress?

None required

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How to Propagate Patagonian cypress?

Propagate by seed or from semi-ripe cuttings

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How to Transplant Patagonian cypress?

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How to Care for Patagonian cypress in Winter?

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How to Plant Patagonian cypress?

Grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds to prevent damage to mature branches

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How to Repot Patagonian cypress?

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How to Harvest Patagonian cypress?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of Patagonian cypress

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Attributes of Patagonian cypress

Plant typeConifers · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginChile, Southern Argentina

Scientific Classification

Species
Fitzroya cupressoides
Genus
Fitzroya
Family
Cupressaceae
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